Care Assistant Part time Lewisham | Visiting Angels South East London

TN United Kingdom; East London; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Care Assistant in East London, where your role is vital in supporting vulnerable community members. This position offers a competitive London living wage, paid travel time, and fully paid training, ensuring you are well-equipped to provide exceptional care. With flexible hours and opportunities for career development, you will be part of a culture that values your contributions. Whether you're experienced or new to care, your skills and compassion will make a real difference in people's lives. Embrace the chance to grow and make an impact in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Paid Mileage

Flexible Hours

Fully Paid Training

Career Development Support

24/7 Support from Line Managers

Reward Schemes

Pay Raises

28 Annual Holidays

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals with strong communication skills.
• Experience in personal care and daily routines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and daily routines.
• Prepare meals and provide companionship.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Personal Care

Meal Preparation

Housekeeping

Education

DBS Check

Eligibility to Work in the UK

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Care Assistant Part time Lewisham | Visiting Angels South East London, East London

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Care Assistant in Lewisham

Care Assistant Salary: From £11.50 an/hour + paid travel time between clients + 35p Mileage + 28 annual holidays + bonuses

Join our Family

Visiting Angels has been providing care across the world for over 20 years. We foster a care-centric culture focused on recruiting, quality training, and supporting our carers to deliver excellent care. Our Care Assistants are compassionate, professional, and make a real difference in people's lives.

Since launching in Sheffield in 2018, Visiting Angels has expanded to over 30 UK offices. We are excited to invite you to join our South East London team. We offer career development opportunities and support for progression—your career can go as far as your ambition.

We believe that those caring for others deserve better than minimum wage, which is why we pay a competitive London living wage, reflecting the value of your work.

What our Care Assistants say about us

“Working for Visiting Angels is a joy. From the recruitment process to training and ongoing support, I feel valued and supported. I love my job!”

About the Care Assistant role

We seek compassionate, friendly individuals with strong communication skills. Responsibilities include:

• Personal care, assisting with daily routines including bathing and dressing.
• Preparing meals and snacks.
• Supporting with laundry and light housework.
• Helping clients access the community.
• Providing companionship.

About You

We welcome motivated individuals interested in caring for vulnerable community members. Whether you have prior experience or are new to care, your skills and compassion are valued. Join us as a Guardian Angel, bringing peace of mind to our clients.

What we offer

• Competitive London Living Wage
• Paid mileage and travel time
• Fully paid training (Medication, Manual Handling, Basic Life Support)
• Flexible hours
• Career development and certification support
• 24/7 support from line managers
• Reward schemes and pay raises
• Requirements: DBS check, references, eligibility to work in the UK, over 18
• Warm, approachable character willing to adapt and compassionate

We encourage those new to care to apply, as transferable skills are highly valued. Experienced carers will appreciate our focus on quality and support.

Why work for us

Our care-centric culture aims to redefine the role of carers. We invest in top-quality training to develop positive attitudes, work ethics, and leadership skills, making a meaningful difference in the workplace.